J bloke,
Well I have to agree with all your points...
We do seem to always do our own thing when away with the crew. I for one have been a culprit on many a route but 90% of the time I will happily chat or buy the loadie or GE a drink or three..
The reasons for it are long and boring (like my posts) but I believe a lot of the youngsters we have on mobile now need to be educated to integrate more with the crews when away. The older more decrepit movers are too set in their ways and will never be turned !
Well despite my previous ramblings I look forward to going away with any crews (even with Wilts or the shiney fleet)....
MM